Ouest awoke this morning and before an hour had passed she had on her Carnaval hat and mask and was waving around her wand wanting to go on a walk—still in her pajamas. So yeah, that was twenty pesos well spent.
In the afternoon while Lowe was napping Ouest and I went out for a picnic. But before we could go we had some bike maintenance to attend to. There is really nothing more enjoyable than watching a three-year-old girl just dying to get in there and help her papa with a tool in her hand. In this case she was in charge of holding a bolt tight with an allen wrench while I loosened the nut on the other side. So funny listening to her grunt as if the exertion was almost too much. With her help I was able to raise the seat on the bike another notch. Growing up every day.
And then there was the picnic—dockside.
And a quick break on the beach later in the afternoon. Lowe needed to stretch his legs too.
3 Comments on “Daily Life”
One of the best things that you can teach a girl is how to use tools in such a way. My dad wouldn’t let my sister and I get our driver’s license until we knew how to change a tire, change the oil and many other car maintenance issues. We were also taught how to take care of minor plumbing and carpentry jobs. We do leave electricity to the Pros, and that’s something to learn also, when to call the Pro.
Ouest is looking so grown up these days. Funny how they seem to do that all at once.
A man having a picnic with his daughter .. how many Dads can say that?! Not enough. So great that you and Ali are able to spend so much time with your kids. The critics that wonder about education … it will come in time and what you’re providing is just amazing! Ken is a contractor so our daughter used to love to help him too. Cute!